Kayaker's Close Encounter with Humpback Whale in Chile
A 24-year-old kayaker, Adrián Simancas, experienced a harrowing encounter with a humpback whale off the coast of Chile in the Strait of Magellan. The incident, which occurred last Saturday, was captured on camera by his father, Dell, who was kayaking nearby. The whale briefly engulfed Adrián and his yellow kayak before releasing him unharmed moments later.
Adrián described the terrifying moment, saying, “I thought I was dead. I thought it had eaten me, that it had swallowed me.” After being released, he feared for his father’s safety and worried about the risk of hypothermia in the frigid waters. Dell, who remained calm throughout the ordeal, reassured his son, saying, “Stay calm, stay calm.” Both father and son managed to reach the shore safely.
The Strait of Magellan, a popular tourist destination in Patagonia, is known for its marine wildlife, though such incidents are rare. The video of the encounter quickly went viral, drawing attention to the unpredictable nature of interactions with marine animals. Despite the shock, Adrián emerged from the experience unharmed, with a story that will undoubtedly be retold for years to come.
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The 24-year-old was understandably shaken up by his near-death experience - which was all caught on camera.
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Rest of World News: A 24-year-old kayaker in southern Chile was briefly swallowed by a humpback whale but emerged unhurt. A video capturing the event
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Video. A humpback whale briefly swallowed kayaker Adrián Simancas in the Chilean Patagonia before releasing him unharmed.
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Luckily, the kayaker, Adrian Simancas came out unscathed despite being fully enclosed inside the whale's mouth.
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